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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Buick Riviera AUTOMOBILES
Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported Buick Riviera cars and light trucks from 1990+
Manual Air Conditioning & Heater System Diagnosis & Testing -> Passenger Cars -> A/C Component Diagnosis & Testing -> A/C & Heater Controls -> Achieva, Beretta, Cavalier, Corsica, Cutlass, Grand Am, Malibu, Skylark & Sunfire -> Achieva, Grand Am & Skylark -> Beretta & Corsica -> Blower Motor -> Bonneville, LeSabre, LSS, Park Avenue, Regency, 88 & 98 -> Camaro & Firebird -> Caprice, Impala SS & Roadmaster -> Cavalier & Sunfire -> Ciera & 1996 Century -> Corvette -> Cutlass & Malibu -> Cutlass Supreme, Grand Prix, Lumina, Monte Carlo & Regal -> Cutlass Supreme, Grand Prix, Lumina, Monte Carlo & Regal & 1997 Century -> Electronic Controls -> Manual Controls -> Metro -> Metro & Prizm -> Prizm -> Saturn
Vehicle: 1997 Buick Riviera 3.8 V6 GAS
On models equipped with a Powertrain Control Module (PCM) or Vehicle Control Module (VCM) controlled A/C system, connect a suitable Scan Tool to the Diagnostic Link Connector (DLC), normally located behind the lefthand side of the instrument panel, near the steering column.
Blower Motor
Achieva, Grand Am & Skylark
Refer to diagnostic tables, Figs. through , for blower motor diagnosis. Refer to "Functional tests" for air flow information and "A/C & Heater Controls"for related diagnosis and testing.
Beretta & Corsica
Refer to diagno...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Buick Riviera AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Buick Riviera cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Power Brake Units -> Troubleshooting -> AC-Delco Tandem Diaphragm Type -> BCIA Single & Tandem Diaphragm Type -> Brakes Drag -> Brakes Grab -> Brakes Slow To Release Or Drag -> Brakes Slow To Respond -> Excessive Pedal Effort -> Hard Pedal -> Hard Pedal/Brakes Inefficient -> Low Or Spongy Brake Pedal -> Slow Or No Release -> Toyota/GM Single Diaphragm Type
Vehicle: 1995 Buick Riviera 3.8 V6 GAS
AC-Delco Tandem Diaphragm Type
Hard Pedal
- Internal vacuum leak.
- Faulty control valve.
Brakes Grab
- Faulty control valve.
Slow Or No Release
- Faulty pushrod adjustment.
- Bind in linkage.
BCIA Single & Tandem Diaphragm Type
Brakes Grab
- Internal vacuum leak.
- Faulty control valve
Excessive Pedal Effort
- Leak in booster vacuum supply.
- Glazed linings.
- Contaminated brake fluid.
- Restricted filter or booster valve air passage.
- Leak in booster vacuum supply.
- Damaged booster or improperly assembled booster valve.
Brakes Slow To Respond
- Restricted filter or booster valve air passage.
- Contaminated brake fluid.
- Leak in...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Buick Riviera AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Buick Riviera cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.
General Motors Corp./Saturn Passenger Cars -> Fuel Pressure Relief -> Except Aveo, LaCrosse, LeMans (1988-93), Malibu & Malibu Maxx (2004-05), Metro, Nova, Prizm, Spectrum & Storm -> Engine Fuel Pressure Service Port -> Engines Less Fuel Pressure Service Port
Vehicle: 1993 Buick Riviera 3.8 V6 GAS
Do not smoke or allow an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel system related components. The highly flammable vapor mixtures may ignite, resulting in serious personal injury.
Prior to disconnecting fuel lines, the fuel system pressure must be relieved to prevent accidental spray of fuel.
After the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal driveability symptoms may occur. The vehicle may need to be driven while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strateg...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Buick Riviera AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Buick Riviera cars and light trucks from 1990+.
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1995 Buick Riviera 3.8 V6 GAS
- Remove hub nut, then raise and support vehicle and remove wheel and tire assembly.
- Remove brake caliper and rotor assembly.
- Remove stabilizer link or stabilizer bar from control arm.
- Remove tie rod end at steering knuckle, then remove lower ball joint stud at steering knuckle.
- Remove axle from transaxle using a prybar or screwdriver and a wood block as a fulcrum to protect case cover.
- Drive axle from hub and b...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Buick Riviera AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Buick Riviera cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Buick Riviera 3.8 V6 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Disconnect starter wiring.
- Remove mounting bolts and flywheel inspection cover.
- Remove mounting bolts and starter.
- Reverse procedure to install, noting the followin...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Buick Riviera AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Buick Riviera cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1997 Buick Riviera 3.8 V6 GAS
This lamp should light for a approximately 6-8 seconds when the ignition is turned on as a bulb check. If the warni...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Buick Riviera AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Buick Riviera cars and light trucks from 1990+
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1990 Buick Riviera 3.8 V6 GAS
Inlet
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at water outlet using hose clamp pliers.
- Remove heater inlet hose from water outlet.
- Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at heater core using hose clamp pliers.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to i...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Buick Riviera AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Buick Riviera cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Buick Riviera 3.8 V6 GAS
- Place a jack with suitable wood block under engine oil pan.
- Remove engine mounting bracket torque axis bolt.
- Disconnect crank sensor electrical connector.
- Remove engine mounting bracket lower stud and lower engine to allow stud to clear frame rail.
- Raise engine and install torque ...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Buick Riviera AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most Buick Riviera cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 LH Side Of Trunk Compartment Diagram for 1990 Buick Riviera 3.8 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
 I/P Harness Splices Diagram for 1996 Buick Riviera 3.8 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Buick Riviera AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Buick Riviera cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 1999 Buick Riviera 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 1991 Buick Riviera 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Buick Riviera AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most Buick Riviera cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: INFORMATION FOR DEALERS ON HOW TO SUBMIT A FIELD PRODUCT REPORT - REVISED Vehicle: 1998 Buick Riviera 3.8 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: PRNDL DISPLAY REDUCED VISIBILITY FOR APPROXIMATELY ONE MINUTE - REVISED Vehicle: 1998 Buick Riviera 3.8 V6 GAS Symptoms: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Buick Riviera AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most Buick Riviera cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.
- Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
- Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
- Minimum brake lining thickness.
- Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs
A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most Buick Riviera cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.
- Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap
COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules
QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most Buick Riviera cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.
- Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
- Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Final drive fill & drain plug torques
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
- Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
- Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
- Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most Buick Riviera cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+
- Airflow sensor electrical specifications
- Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
- Barometric pressure sensor specs
- Battery group number and cranking performance
- Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
- Engine compression pressures
- Coolant temperature sensor specs
- Computer advance.
- Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
- Distributor advance specifications
- Ignition pickup coil resistance
- Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
- Engine fastener torque values
- Firing order diagrams
- Fuel system pressures
- Generator (alternator) specs
- Intake air temperature sensor specs
- Ignition coil specifications
- Fuel injector resistance
- Engine idle speeds
- Knock sensor resistance
- Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
- Mixture control solenoid resistance
- Voltage regulator specs
- Spark plug applications & gaps
- Starter motor electrical specs.
- Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
- Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
- Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
- Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
- Throttle position sensor specs
- Vacuum sensor valve specs
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